Considering their own capabilities, if they were to specifically choose a gift with a price similar to Yi Feng's, it would seem a bit ostentatious. He believed that most of their classmates were ordinary people.
After hearing this, Liu Yi Feng said nothing more, as he felt Qiang Zi was absolutely right. Teacher Xiong was a very upright person; why would he treat people differently based on the value of gifts?
By the time the two of them bought their gifts, it was already half past five. Their reunion was scheduled for half past six, giving them an hour. Driving over now would be too early.
Therefore, Liu Yi Feng and Qiang Zi browsed around the mall for a while longer, until six o'clock, before driving to the Long Teng Hotel.
At six twenty, Liu Yi Feng arrived at the dining venue.
This was Qiang Zi's first time entering such a high-class hotel. From a distance, he could see its grandeur and luxury from inside the car.
He also noticed that the cars driving into the hotel were almost all luxury vehicles, including not only Mercedes-Benz and BMWs, but even sports cars.
Their car, however, was a minivan on the verge of being scrapped. If they drove in, wouldn't they be immediately chased out by the security guards? It also felt quite out of place.
He then whispered, "Yi Feng, there's still some time. Find a parking spot, let's park the car there, and then walk over."
"Hmm, why?" Liu Yi Feng asked, confused.
Qiang Zi pointed to the luxury cars driving into the hotel. "Look at who's coming here for dinner. They all drive luxury cars. Our car is too humble. Let's not embarrass ourselves and be laughed at. How awkward would that be!
"Besides, there are guards at the parking area; they definitely won't let us park."
"Don't worry about that. The guards won't stop us. It's almost half past six. If we park elsewhere and walk over, we definitely won't make it in time. Let's park inside!" With that, Liu Yi Feng drove directly towards the hotel.
Qiang Zi watched the hotel get closer and closer, his heart beating faster and faster. He was already prepared to be chased away by the security guards.
Who would have thought that after seeing their car, the security guard not only didn't stop them but even smiled and waved at Liu Yi Feng, the driver. He was stunned. What was going on?
Liu Yi Feng drove around in circles, only to find that there were no parking spaces. He could only park the car in the aisle.
"That's not a parking spot; you can't park there," Qiang Zi reminded him.
"I know, but there are no parking spots."
"You still can't park here! Look, the security guard is coming. Hurry and drive the car away. It will be embarrassing if he kicks us out," Qiang Zi urged, looking in the rearview mirror at the approaching guard.
"He won't kick us out," Liu Yi Feng said with a smile.
Qiang Zi was puzzled. "Why are you so sure?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the security guard arrived. He walked to the driver's side door, looked at Liu Yi Feng through the car window, and respectfully said, "Mr. Liu, the parking lot is full. If you don't mind, please give me your car key, and I'll find a parking spot for you."
After hearing the security guard's words, Qiang Zi's eyes widened. Was the hotel service this good?
Could such a run-down car receive such high-class service?
Liu Yi Feng nodded. "Alright, you park it for me. I'll find you after dinner!"
Then, he looked at Qiang Zi beside him. "Let's get out. Remember to bring the gifts."
"I heard the security guard call you Mr. Liu just now. Have you been here to consume before?" Qiang Zi couldn't help but ask curiously.
Liu Yi Feng smiled and said, "Their hotel purchases vegetables from me, and they sell very well."
"I knew why you were so confident. So it's because of this. You rascal, you managed to sell vegetables to a five-star hotel without anyone knowing." Now Qiang Zi felt more confident.
Let alone driving this broken-down car, even if he rode a bicycle in, the security guard wouldn't dare to chase him away, as the hotel relied on Yi Feng's vegetables for profit!
He had tasted Yi Feng's vegetables before, and the taste was truly exceptional. Anyone who had tasted them wouldn't want to eat other vegetables; they were simply addictive.
The two of them then got out of the car. Liu Yi Feng opened the rear door and was about to take the gifts when a car horn sounded behind him.
He turned his head and saw a white Porsche Cayenne parked behind his car. A head poked out of the car window. This person was none other than Gao Shuai, whom he hadn't seen in nearly ten years.
There had been class reunions before, but Gao Shuai was abroad at the time and couldn't attend. Du Qing was also out of town and couldn't make it.
Therefore, this was the first time Liu Yi Feng had seen him since graduating from high school.
Despite not seeing each other for so long, he recognized Gao Shuai at a glance. His appearance had barely changed, except that he had shed his youthful immaturity and looked much more mature.
Similarly, Gao Shuai recognized Liu Yi Feng at a glance. He glanced at the dilapidated minivan, his eyes full of disdain. However, on the surface, he still greeted him in a friendly manner. "Isn't this Liu Yi Feng? It's been so many years, and you're still the same, haven't changed at all." His words had a double meaning, depending on how Liu Yi Feng chose to interpret them.
Liu Yi Feng was indifferent to the sarcasm in his words. He smiled and said, "Classmate Gao, you're the same. Not only haven't you changed, but you've become even more handsome."
"Hahaha, it seems I have changed a little after all. At least my words are nicer now," Gao Shuai laughed heartily.
Liu Yi Feng used to be a bit quiet, like a silent bookworm, and spoke very frankly. Therefore, many classmates in the class didn't like him very much.
"Classmate Gao, you're doing better and better. You're driving a Porsche now. It must have cost a lot of money, right?" Qiang Zi could hear the underlying tension in their conversation.
Although Gao Shuai's name contained the word "shuai" (handsome), his appearance did not match it at all.
However, his family was wealthy, so he never lacked female companions growing up, with many women actively seeking him out.
Liu Yi Feng complimenting him for becoming more handsome was like talking utter nonsense.
Gao Shuai, whom he hadn't seen for almost ten years, had gained at least seventy to eighty pounds. His eyes were almost invisible, so where was the handsomeness?
Therefore, their conversation was filled with veiled barbs.
Qiang Zi could only try to smooth things over, lest their relationship become strained before the meal even began, which would be too awkward!
Speaking of the car, Gao Shuai looked quite smug, but on the surface, he still acted nonchalant. "This car didn't cost much, just about 1.5 million yuan. It's also thanks to knowing someone; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to get it at this price."
Hearing that the car cost 1.5 million yuan, Qiang Zi's jaw dropped. The world of the wealthy was truly beyond his imagination.
"Classmate Gao, you're amazing. You're driving such an expensive luxury car at such a young age. In a few more years, will you be driving a sports car?"
"I have sports cars at home too, but I still prefer driving this kind of business vehicle because it can carry more people," Gao Shuai said with a smile.
Qiang Zi almost spat out blood. How affluent must Gao Shuai's family be to have so many luxury cars to switch between?
If he could drive a BMW in his lifetime, he would be perfectly satisfied.
"Is this your car?" Gao Shuai abruptly changed the subject, looking at the minivan and asking Liu Yi Feng.